Kystdesign and Omega Subsea Robotics Strengthen their Cooperation with a Major New Contract

25.01.2024

Kystdesign is proud to announce a significant expansion in our cooperation with Omega Subsea Robotics. This is an important milestone in Kystdesign’s history, as we have signed our largest contract ever.

Fugro Expands Blue Essence® Fleet and Receives Highest Level of UK Coastguard Approval

25.01.2024

Fugro has expanded its 12-metre Blue Essence® uncrewed surface vessel (USV) fleet with the addition of Fugro Vaquita. The latest Blue Essence® has earned Category 0 approval from the UK Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA), the highest level of approval for autonomous vessels. It is now the largest USV to operate fully remotely, with unrestricted access, to support marine projects further offshore while enhancing safety and environmental performance.

Rovco Expands Fleet with Additional Site Survey Vessel

25.01.2024

Rovco, the leading provider of high-technology offshore wind solutions is now adding a second hull mounted survey vessel to their fleet with the long-term charter of the DP2 vessel Glomar Worker.

ARMADA Marine Robotics Wins Spot in the Emerge Accelerator

24.01.2024

ARMADA Marine Robotics is pleased to announce that it has won a spot in the Emerge Accelerator sponsored by the National Security Innovation Network (NSIN) a unit within the Department of Defense (DoD). The NSIN Emerge Accelerator establishes partnerships with universities and small businesses to create new dual-use ventures that can serve both government and commercial markets. The ventures are based on existing university intellectual property corresponding to the DoD’s urgent and critical areas of technology development.

Robosys Secures a Contract from Legacy Marine for Supply of an AI-driven Autonomous Control System for a 9.5m USV

23.01.2024

Robosys Automation, the AI-driven maritime autonomy & smart-shipping specialist, has secured a contract from Legacy Marine of South Africa, for the supply and integration of AI systems for a fully autonomous USV.

Acteon awarded O&M contract by Siemens Gamesa for Butendiek wind farm

23.01.2024

UTEC, a Geo-services brand in Acteon’s Data and Robotics division, has been awarded a three-year contract by Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) to provide subsea balance of plant operations and maintenance (O&M) services to the Butendiek offshore wind farm. Led by UTEC, the work will be supported with services from Acteon brands Clarus, Deepwater and Seatronics.

Unlock Your ROVs Potential: Exclusive Training Opportunities Await You!

23.01.2024

VideoRay's factory training courses are not just about learning; they're about working smarter, more efficiently, and effectively. Whether you're a newbie eager to dive into the world of ROVs or someone looking to take their skills to the next level, they've got a training course tailored just for you. Explore their early 2024 lineup below and get ready to make this year your best one yet!

DeepOcean Successfully Completes Trenching Project in US Gulf of Mexico

22.01.2024

The US operation of ocean services provider DeepOcean has successfully completed the burial of a fuel support pipeline in the US Gulf of Mexico on behalf of Genesis Energy after introducing its jet trenching system to the US market.

Novacavi for confined space inspection

22.01.2024

NOVACAVI has recently developed a customised tether for an innovative modular rover used to inspect confined spaces.

Ultralife Corporation will Bring its Range of Cutting-edge Battery Technologies to Subsea Expo

22.01.2024

Global leader in portable power solutions for the subsea and oil and gas industries, Ultralife Corporation, will bring its range of cutting-edge battery technologies to Subsea Expo, which takes place on 20-22 February 2024 at P&J Live in Aberdeen. The company will be on stand 94, highlighting the importance of choosing the right batteries for use underwater and in pipelines.

Consortium Lead by Forssea Robotics Awarded €3M Grant to Develop Subsea Resident Technologies

17.01.2024

French consortium made of Ifremer (French research institute entirely dedicated to the Ocean), FinX (start’up specialized in bio-inspired underwater thrusters) and lead by Forssea Robotics (French leader in remotely operated vehicles) has been awarded a €3M grant to develop and qualify subsea resident patrol technologies.

Monitoring the Seabed and Cultivating a Community

16.01.2024

Sonardyne held a two-day Seabed Deformation Technical Workshop bringing together some key members of the Sonardyne academic user community in the USA and Canada to share insights, experiences and how our GNSS-A and AZA instruments can be further improved to meet their future needs.

Aker BP and DeepOcean Complete Autonomous Inspection Trials

16.01.2024

Ocean services provider DeepOcean and Aker BP have successfully completed subsea trials with an Autonomous Inspection Drone (AID) at the Aker BP operated Alvheim field in the central North Sea.

Caldwell Adds RUD ROV Hooks to In-Stock Program

16.01.2024

The hooks, available in 10t and 25t capacity, are supplied through Caldwell’s dealer network, primarily for use in underwater applications in the Gulf Coast region. Caldwell and the RUD Group unite their sales and marketing activities in North America, and now stock more ROV hooks here than ever before.

Impact Subsea's New Aberdeen Headquarters Showcases Commitment to Growth

16.01.2024

Impact Subsea, a company specialising in underwater sensors, recently opened a new chapter in its growth trajectory with the move to larger headquarters in The Aberdeen Energy Park, United Kingdom. The company's headquarters, located at Silverfield House, provide ample space to support the company's sustained growth. Silverfield House provides 12,000 sq ft of modern office, production, training, calibration and demonstration space.

Task Force 59 Launches New Unmanned Task Group 59.1

16.01.2024

U.S. Naval Forces Central Command’s Task Force 59 commissioned a new task group focused on unmanned operations during a ceremony here, Jan. 3. The task group, known as Task Group 59.1, focuses on the operational deployment of unmanned systems teamed with manned operators to bolster maritime security across the Middle East region.

N-Sea Strengthens its Offshore Subsea Activities with Hybrid Survey and ROV Support Vessel Geo Ranger

15.01.2024

We are pleased to announce that N-Sea Group has entered into an agreement with Geo Plus to long term charter the Dutch flagged vessel Geo Ranger, a modern hybrid survey and ROV support vessel. The Geo Ranger will accompany the Geo Focus which is already under N-Sea management and control.

U.S. Navy Announces Launch of Vanguard Unmanned Surface Vessel

15.01.2024

The U.S. Navy’s newest Overlord Unmanned Surface Vessel Vanguard (OUSV3), was recently launched from Austal USA’s shipyard in Mobile, Alabama. Vanguard is the first USV for the Navy purpose-built for autonomous operations from the keel-up.

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